Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KATU/KUNP seeks an experienced Digital Content Producer to join our team. The role focuses on producing news stories across web, social and live platforms, using analytics to guide story choices and meeting fast-paced deadlines. Sinclair, Inc.

supports an equitable workplace and a strong newsroom culture. Strong writing and editing skills, knowledge of AP Style, and the ability to create engaging digital content are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills; newsroom experience preferred
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Ability to create engaging digital and social media content
• Basic photo editing skills; video production experience a plus
• Strong news judgment and ability to gather information from multiple sources
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn
• Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, publish, and update digital news content for KATU platforms
• Cover breaking news across web, social media, video, and live platforms
• Monitor news sources to identify and develop timely stories
• Report and produce original local content with compelling headlines
• Collaborate with newsroom teams to coordinate digital coverage
• Enhance stories with multimedia, related content, and audience-focused storytelling
• Create digital-first and social media content that drives engagement and traffic
• Manage newsletters and identify audience growth opportunities
• Ensure website content remains accurate, current, and engaging
• Explore innovative storytelling tools and formats
• Uphold KATU's editorial and journalistic standards across all platforms

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

AP Style

Digital content

Photo editing

Video production

News judgment

Communication

Deadline management

Adaptable/coachable

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KATU/KUNP seeks an experienced Digital Content Producer to join our team. We are looking for a candidate who is excited about producing news stories on multiple platforms. A successful candidate knows how to use analytics to guide story choices and understands the needs of different platforms. But first, you have to know and love NEWS!

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills; newsroom experience preferred
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Ability to create engaging digital and social media content
• Basic photo editing skills; video production experience a plus
• Strong news judgment and ability to gather information from multiple sources
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn
• Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, publish, and update digital news content for KATU platforms
• Cover breaking news across web, social media, video, and live platforms
• Monitor news sources to identify and develop timely stories
• Report and produce original local content with compelling headlines
• Collaborate with newsroom teams to coordinate digital coverage
• Enhance stories with multimedia, related content, and audience-focused storytelling
• Create digital-first and social media content that drives engagement and traffic
• Manage newsletters and identify audience growth opportunities
• Ensure website content remains accurate, current, and engaging
• Explore innovative storytelling tools and formats
• Uphold KATU's editorial and journalistic standards across all platforms

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About The Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.